Personal Growth

• I. Involvement (Required)
  • A. Be age 10 or in grade 5, or its equivalent.
  • B. Be an active member of the AY Society or Pathfinder Club.
• II. Commitment (Required)
  • A. Repeat from memory the AY/Pathfinder Pledge and Law.
  • B. Read the Happy Path.
• III. Growth (Required)
  • A. Earn the Friend Reading Certificate or the Junior Reading Certificate*.
    (The Junior Reading Certificate and the Friend Reading Certificate are very similar. For simplicity, the Friend Certificate requirements have been listed here.)
    • 1. From the old testament choose one Bible character and read the chapters on his/her life. Read what can be found on the same person from a Bible commentary, Biblical research book, or the spirit of prophesy.
    • 2. Find and read at least three current articles (or three chapters in a book) on etiquette and social graces
    • 3. Read at least two current articles on each of the following: nutricion, drugs, alcohol, and tabacco.
    • 4. From your Christian book store, school, or puplic library obtain and read a book on one of the following: missions, nature or science, or biography.
    • 5. Read Weeks 1 -13 in the Weekly Bible Reading Guide.

Requirement: Do Sections I, II and III for the standard class requirements.
Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.
*See Instrctor's Manual for qualifying requirements.

Spiritual Discovery

• I. Scripture (Required)
  • A. Memorize a Bible text for each of the following subjects: prayer, doctrine, behavior, salvation, relationships, promises/praise, great passages. Click here to see a list of the verses.
  • B. Recite in order the names of the Old Testament books of the Bible and know the five areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book.
• II. Church Heritage (Optional)
  • A. During several worship periods read with your parents the historical prologue to the book Early Writings and list the main events of the founding of the SDA church, or fulfill other options in the Instructor's Manual.*
• III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
  • A. In consultation with your leader, choose one of the following Old Testament characters: Joseph, Jonah, Ester,or Ruth, and discuss with your group Christ's loving care and deliverance as shown in the story.
  • B. Discover your family's spiritual roots.*

Requirement: Do Sections I, and select either II or III for the standard class requirements.
Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

*See Instrctor's Manual for qualifying requirements.

Serving Others

• I. One to One (Optional)
  • A. Visit an absent member of your group and follow it up with a phone call, letter or card encouraging attendance.
• II. Group Witness (Optional)
  • A. Become acquainted with a new person through a sharing activity, and make at lest 3 additional contacts with that person.
• III. Community Outreach (Optional)
  • A. With the help of 2 or 3 friends spend 4 hours working for your church, school. or community.

Requirement: Select two of three selections for the standard class requirements.
Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

Making Friends

• I. Building Relationships (Optional)
  • A. List 10 qualities of being a good froend, and discuss 4 everyday situations where you have practiced th "Golden Rule".
• II. Christian Lifestyle (Optional)
  • A. Discuss and demontrate good table maners with your parents/guardian or group leader.
• III. Good citizenship (Optional)
  • A. Say the pledge of allegiance to your flag. Explain the meaning of it.
  • B. Sing or say your national anthem and explain its meaning.

Requirement: Select two of three selections for the standard class requirements.
Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

Health & Fitness

• I. Health Principles (Optional)
  • A. Discuss the temperance principles in the life of Daniel, or participate in a presentation or a role play on Daniel 1.
  • B. Explain the dangers and the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• II. First Aid/Safety (Optional)
  • A. Complete the Red Alert Honor.
  • B. Study and practice "Personal Safety".*
• III. Fitnes & Exercise (Optional)
  • A. Have had a physical exam by your family doctor in conjuction with school policy.
  • B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age.*
    1. President's Physical Fitness
    2. Canadian Fitness
    3. Healt-Related Physical Fitness (for physically disabled)
    4. Set goals and improve.

Requirement: Select two of three selections for the standard class requirements.
Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.

Youth Organization

• I. Leadership (Optional)
  • A. Learn the names of your club leaders or Sabbath School leaders and tell how they work together.
  • B. Take a 3-hour or 5-mile (8km) hike and identify track and trail signs along the way. Discuss how the activity was planned.
• II. Club Awarness (Optional)
  • A. Discuss with your counselor your involvement in the total Pathfinder Club program, or for AY Societies, invite a Pathfinder expert to speak to your group.*
• III. Pathfinder Programing (Optional)
  • A. Take part in three of the following:
    1. Induction
    2. Club meeting
    3. Pathfinder Sabbath
    4. Investiture service
    5. Quarterly scheduling
    6. Club campout
  • B. Complete requirements 1 and 4 of the Drill and Marching Honor.
    • Requirement #1: Explain five or more objectives of drilling.
      
    • Requirement #4: Properly execute the following basic movements:
      
      • a. Attention
      • b. Parade Rest
      • c. Stand at Ease
      • d. At Ease
      • e. Dress Right Dress
      • f. Prayer Attention
      • g. Present Arms
      • h. Order Arms
      • i. Right Face
      • j. Left Face
      • k. About Face
      • l. Fall Out

  Requirement: Select two of three selections for the standard class requirements.
  Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

  
  *See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.

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  Nature Study

  
  

  • I. Spiritual Lessons (Required)
    • A. Review the story of the lost sheep, and find at lest 3 other examples in nature that are used in the Bible to describe the character of God.
  • II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
    • A. Birds/Mamals-Set up feeding station for the birds of mamals. Report on the types of visitors appering during the week.
    • B.Seeds-Amphibians/Reptiles-Collect or obtain and identify 15 different kinds of seeds or help set up and observe a terarium for amphibians/reptiles.
  • III. Nature Honor (Optional)
    • A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level, not a previously earned.
      • Below is a list of suggested honors.
        
      • Amphibians
      • Bird Pets
      • Birds
      • Cacti
      • Cats
      • Dogs
      • Geology
      • Insects
      • Mammals
      • Orchids
      • Reptiles
      • Sand
      • Seeds
      • Shrubs
      • Trees
      • Weather

  Requirement: Do Selection I for the standard class requirements.
  Do Sections I, II and III for the advance classes.

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  Outdoor Living

  
  

  • I. Outdoor Skills (Optional)
    • A. Tie and know the practical use of ten knots.
    • B. Learn the safety rules for camping.*
  • II. Outdoor Activities (Optional)
    • A. Earn Camping Skills #1 Honor.

  Requirement: Select I or II for the standard class requirements.
  Do Sections I and II for the advance classes.

  *See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.

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  Honor Enrichment

  
  

  • I. Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Household Arts
    • A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of art, craft, hobby, or household skills.**
  • II. Recreational & Vocational
    • A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of recrational skills, vocational studies, or outdoors industries.**
    • B. Earn Beginners Swimming Honor.

  Requirement: This track is not required for the standard class requirements.
  Do Sections I and II for the advance classes.

  
  **See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.

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